Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

If Zakaat was overpaid previously, can it be carried forward to the following years?

· 24 Ramadan 1434 AH1 min readFatwa 26391English

Question

Is it possible to pay Zakah to a Zakah fund on a monthly basis instead of a full amount at the end of the year when payment is due?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

It is permissible to pay zakat gradually on a monthly basis.

And Allah Knows Best.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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